Demographics
The Demographics page of the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce provides a detailed snapshot of the city's population and community profile. Manhattan Beach is known for its highly educated, affluent population, with a median household income well above the national average. The city is home to a predominantly professional and family-oriented community, with a strong emphasis on quality of life, education, and coastal living. The page breaks down key statistics including age distribution, gender, ethnic composition, education levels, household income, and housing characteristics—offering valuable insights for businesses, investors, and anyone looking to better understand the people who live and work in Manhattan Beach.
POPULATION
36,051
GENDER
Female:Â 17,983 (49.9%)Male:Â 18,068 (50.1%)
AGE
Under 5 years: 2,114
5 to 19 years: 6,912
20 to 29 years: 3,462
30 to 49 years: 10,768
50 to 59 years: 5,382
60 to 64 years: 2,386
65 +: 5,027
AVERAGE FAMILY INCOME
$68,589
RACE AND ORIGIN
White 82.48%
Asian 8.5%
Hispanic 6.9%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Black .79%
Other 1.13%
American Indian .1%
HOUSING
Total Number of Units: 15,034
Range: $350,000 – over $3,000,000
Median Price: $650,000
FOREIGN BORN RESIDENTS
3,107 (8.8%)
Ancestries
German 19.8%
English 14.5%
Irish 14%
Italian 7.9%
United States 4.6%
Russian 4.6%
Average Household Size
Manhattan Beach 2.5
California 2.4
Percentage of Family Households
Manhattan Beach 63.5%
California 65.9%
Percentage of Households with unmarried partners
Manhattan Beach 4.6%
California 5.9%
Daytime Population Change
Due to Commute -2,442 (-7.2%)
Average Commute Time 28.9 minutes
Residents working in City 3,558 (18.7%)
Education (25 years and older)
High School or higher 96.8%
Bachelor’s or higher 67.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 28.6%
Marriage statistics (15 years and older)
Never Married 30.6%
Married 55.6%
Separated 1%
Widowed 4.1%
Divorced 8.7%